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bayy245's review against another edition
4.0
This anthology was absolutely wonderful. I'm not the biggest fan of nonfiction so I wasn't motivated to finish it all in one sitting, but I think that's what makes it even better. It covered a wide variety of topics, not just advice about being a fat person. It covers everything from letters to their past selves, dating advice, or just advice on how to be your best you. It was really inspiring and just all around wonderful. By it being non-fiction, I got to enjoy and be inspired by this anthology for the week it took me to read it. I got to read and digest inspiration and words from people like me and really think about what they were saying. I think this book could inspire anyone but I am so happy to finally see an inspiration book for me. I'm fat and fat isn't a bad word. The title alone makes me feel so good about myself. I think this is a must for anyone who isn't sure they can love the skin they're in.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Amulet Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Amulet Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
shavawnellsbury's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
mfrisk's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I overall really enjoyed this book and think it would be a great gift especially for fat tweens and teens. Some stories and art resonated with me while others fell a bit flat but that’s to be expected given all the contributors to this book. The only thing I wish was it was organized instead of by contributor by topic so it would have been a bit easier to navigate the topics I liked and didn’t care for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Body shaming, and Ableism
Minor: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Acephobia/Arophobia
mobooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
boogiebeez's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
powerful, beautiful, and freeing. not to mention the art! an essential read for eveyone.
powerful, beautiful, and freeing. not to mention the art! an essential read for eveyone.
theverbalthing's review against another edition
5.0
The (Other) F Word is intended for young, fat readers, and it is an invaluable resource for them. Not only does this anthology completely dismantle the mythos of diet culture — especially as it is targeted at kids as young as 8 — it espouses and upholds the fact (and it is a fact) that fat people can live our best lives while we are fat.
Read my full review at Fatventure Mag: click here.
Read my full review at Fatventure Mag: click here.
katie_luder's review against another edition
5.0
Really glad that I was able to get this book for the library. It was an interesting read as I work to figure out my own relationship with my body.
pamelarope's review against another edition
3.0
A great anthology for teens that encourages self love and discourages fat phobia.